SERENA HERR The RSPCA’s Cupcake Day is on again this October, encouraging supporters to participate by either hosting a baking party or donating, to raise funds to fight animal cruelty. Cupcake Day is the RSPCA’s annual national … [Read more...]
Pandemic creates surge in pet adoptions
Sep 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
KAYLA SYLVESTER Pet shelters and animal rescues around Queensland say there has been a significant increase in animal adoptions since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as an increase in the number of people donating their time to animal … [Read more...]
Empty bottles help support rescue dogs
Sep 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
CONNIE SAVAGE Staffies United Rescue (SUR) are encouraging people to cash in their empty bottles and donate their 10 cent refund to rescue dogs in need. It’s as simple as collecting eligible bottles, taking them to a local Containers … [Read more...]
Big Adopt Out to rehome 300 animals
Sep 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
CONNIE SAVAGE The RSPCA’s Big Adopt Out returns to Brisbane for it’s seventh year this Saturday, bringing animal rescue groups from across Queensland together to rehome hundreds of animals. There will be around 300 cats and dogs up … [Read more...]
Cows find safe haven in hinterland
Sep 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
JAKE DAY In the Sunshine Coast hinterland is a little-known haven for cows that have been re-homed from beef and dairy farms around the South East. The cows have all been “rescued” by one man, Anthony Walsgott. Mr Walsgott has given a home … [Read more...]
